# HEADLINE
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WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM MDT SATURDAY
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
WHERE
Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota.
WHEN
From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
ISSUED AT
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 12:15 PM MDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
HEADER
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Pennington Co Plains, Southern Meade Co Plains, Butte, Haakon, Harding, Northern Jackson, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Perkins, Western Fall River, Ziebach
Including the cities of Redig, Cherry Creek, Belle Fourche, Zeona, Belvidere, Elm Springs, Union Center, Provo, Rumford, Sorum, Interior, Milesville, Ellsworth AFB, Ladner, Ludlow, Shadehill, Wasta, Red Owl, Ardmore, Opal, Camp Crook, New Underwood, Newell, Reva, Fruitdale, Howes, Caputa, Philip, Midland, Belle Fourche Reservoir, Cottonwood, Enning, Usta, Hoover, Lemmon, Edgemont, Vale, Wall, Scenic, Bison, Buffalo, Meadow, Prairie City, Kadoka, White Owl, Dupree, Glad Valley, Box Elder, Mud Butte, Faith, Quinn, and South Eagle Butte